1. plural of jelly; sweet, gelatinous food spreads made from fruit juice and sugar
2. plural of jelly; gelatinous marine animals such as jellyfish
Usage: informal
3. transparent or translucent plastic shoes, typically worn as casual footwear
Usage: informal

Examples

• The breakfast table had various jellies and jams to spread on toast.
• She preferred grape jelly over strawberry among all the jellies available.
• The beach was covered with colorful jellies washed up by the tide.
• Swimming was difficult because of all the jellies in the water.
• Her clear plastic jellies were perfect for walking on the wet sand.
• The 1980s fashion included bright-colored jellies as popular summer shoes.
• Children love wearing jellies because they can get them wet without worry.